Boreham vs Doddinghurst
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Boreham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 34% lower. Doddinghurst has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Boreham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Boreham
£385,221
Doddinghurst
£582,379
Crime Rate
Boreham
69.4
Doddinghurst
64.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Boreham
100.0%
Doddinghurst
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Boreham
348.8
Doddinghurst
398
EPC Rating
Boreham
71.3
Doddinghurst
70.1
Median Income
Boreham
£34,276
Doddinghurst
£39,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £385,221, Boreham undercuts Doddinghurst (£582,379) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Boreham is a flat at £155,000, while in Doddinghurst it is a flat at £225,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Doddinghurst (£225,000 vs £155,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Doddinghurst prices grew faster — 24% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDoddinghurst has a crime rate of 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Boreham at 69.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Boreham is violent-crime, while in Doddinghurst it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandOf the 1 schools in Boreham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Doddinghurst, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Boreham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Doddinghurst School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Boreham | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Doddinghurst averages 398.0 Mbps – ahead of Boreham's 348.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93% of premises in Boreham and 97.1% in Doddinghurst. Gigabit availability stands at 63.5% in Boreham and 76.1% in Doddinghurst.
Doddinghurst is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (398 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Boreham, scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Doddinghurst. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,219 in Boreham and £1,234 in Doddinghurst. 64.8% of homes in Boreham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Doddinghurst.
Boreham has more energy-efficient housing — 64.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,798 in Doddinghurst and £34,275.8 in Boreham. The median age is 45 in Boreham and 44.5 in Doddinghurst. Employment rates stand at 59.9% in Boreham and 60.1% in Doddinghurst. Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Boreham versus 70.8% in Doddinghurst. Boreham has a population of 3,561 and Doddinghurst has 4,067.
| Indicator | Boreham | Doddinghurst |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,561 | 4,067 |
| Median Age | 45 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,275.8 | £39,798 |
| Employment Rate | 59.9% | 60.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.4% | 33.9% |
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